Occupation
Instrumentation and control technician
Instrumentation and control technicians install, calibrate, and repair the measuring and control devices that keep industrial processes within limits. The work is safety-critical in plants and utilities, and in several jurisdictions it is a designated apprenticeable trade.
Also known as: Instrumentation technician · Instrument mechanic · I&C technician
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What the work involves
Install and terminate transmitters, valves, analysers, and control loop wiring.
Calibrate instruments against reference standards and document the results.
Loop-check and function-test control and safety instrumented systems.
Diagnose measurement and control faults on running or shut-down plant.
Follow isolation, permit, and lockout procedures before working on live systems.
Maintain calibration records, loop drawings, and instrument data sheets.
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How people commonly enter
A registered apprenticeship in the instrumentation and control trade.
A college diploma in instrumentation, process control, or electrical technology.
Progression from an electrical or process operations role with instrumentation training.
Military or utility technical training carried into an industrial instrumentation role.
Typical training: Apprenticeship
Licensing: Regulated in some jurisdictions. Confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.
Pathways: Apprenticeship route
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Typical work context
- Lab or workshop
- Client sites
- Shift work
- Physically active
- High responsibility
- Team based
Lab or workshop · Client sites · Shift work · Physically active · High responsibility · Team based
Related interests
- Realistic (hands-on)
- Investigative (analytical)
Realistic (hands-on) · Investigative (analytical)
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